Hurricane rebuild setback relief on Manasota shoreline
Summary
Beachfront homeowners who lost structures to Hurricanes Helene and Milton are asking the county to let them rebuild in old, nonconforming spots. The board said yes here, but each case is judged on its own facts.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
No county cost; the variance affects only this private property.
The Bianconi family, who can rebuild a backyard amenity lost to the 2024 hurricanes.
Nearby shorefront neighbors could see a structure closer to their properties than the overlay rules normally allow.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
A family rebuilding after Hurricane Milton needed deep setback variances because current rules would only allow a 10-foot-wide home on their oddly shaped lot. Approved, letting island rebuilding continue.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting - May 13, 2026
Beachfront homeowners who lost structures to Hurricanes Helene and Milton are asking the county to let them rebuild in old, nonconforming spots. The board said yes here, but each case is judged on its own facts.
VIDEO RELEASE: Senator Moody Announces Recipients of Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for Florida Disaster Recovery Funds
VIDEO RELEASE: Senator Moody Announces Recipients of Nearly Half a Billion Dollars for Florida Disaster Recovery Funds Senator Moody (.gov)
Related development
Petition VAR-26-011 — Boat cover/observation deck side setback variance
No decision yet — the hearing will happen at the June 10, 2026 meeting.
Petition VAR-26-009 — Replacement tiki hut rear setback variance
The 12-by-12-foot tiki hut goes 15 feet inland of where the old one stood, further from the water and out of neighbors' sightlines.
Petition VAR-26-010 — Entry staircase front setback variance
The redesigned stairs add a switchback landing, end away from the parking area, and cut the steepness — safer for kids, elderly visitors, and drivers.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Charlotte County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.